It’s quite evident that Taylor Swift doesn’t bear any resemblance to Travis Kelce’s previous relationships. Nevertheless, dating the world’s most prominent superstar may bring distinctive challenges, but according to an insider, Travis Kelce is prepared for it as his relationship with Taylor Swift progresses.
“Taylor’s unlike anyone Travis has dated before,” the source shared with People as the 34-year-old NFL star hit the town with the “Bejeweled” singer, 33, in New York City over the weekend. “It was very unexpected for his friends, but he’s so into her and very, very happy.”
The insider adds, “While some initially thought he was just joking about the bracelet and his affection for her earlier this summer, he was genuinely serious,” alluding to Kelce’s gesture of trying to give Swift his phone number on a friendship bracelet during her Eras tour at Arrowhead Stadium.
The source reveals that Swift and Kelce are “enjoying their time getting to know one another” and have been “introducing some of their friends to each other” in recent weeks.
The insider concludes, “Everyone is getting along and witnessing how much joy they share together. They truly make an adorable couple.”
Before his relationship with Swift, Kelce embarked on a different quest for love in the public eye as the star of his own reality dating show, Catching Kelce.
The show featured 50 women from across the country competing for the football star’s affections as he searched for his lifelong “teammate.”
After the E! series was canceled, Kelce entered into a five-year relationship with fitness model and broadcast host Kayla Nicole, whom he met on Instagram in 2017.
Despite rumors circulating about their breakup, including speculation that they parted ways for financial reasons, the Ohio native addressed the matter in a January 2023 interview with The Pivot Podcast. At the time, Barstool Sports claimed that Kelce insisted Nicole pay for “half of everything” during their relationship. Kelce vehemently denied allegations of being “too frugal” and clarified, “Don’t buy into that nonsense.”
He further explained, “I would never claim that I was solely supporting her. She had a very financially secure life and was pursuing her career.”
Swift and Kelce made their first notable public appearances as a couple this past weekend in New York City.
As people age, their preferences and attractions can evolve, and it appears that Travis is currently in his “girl next door” era with Taylor Swift.